Melbourne Teaching Certificate (MTC)

About

The Melbourne Teaching Certificate (MTC) is a professional development program for University of Melbourne staff with teaching-related responsibilities. There is no fee for eligible University of Melbourne staff. It is a cohort-based program completed across one semester. The program comprises two synchronous forums, two asynchronous online modules and three assessment tasks. The assessment tasks for the program include two individual written assignments and a group presentation.

Intended learning outcomes

Through completion of the MTC, participants will be able to:

• demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles of effective teaching, learning, and assessment in higher education;
• explain some of the key research relating to teaching and learning in higher education, and the central debates in this field;
• discuss contemporary issues and challenges facing students in higher education and the implications for educators;
• outline some of the resources available to support teaching in higher education, and explain how these can be used effectively in various learning and teaching environments; and
• demonstrate an analytical and reflective approach to teaching activities.

Suitable for

This program is designed for staff at the University of Melbourne who have an education-related aspect to their role, and requires participants to reflect on their current teaching practices. Participants who are likely to benefit most from the MTC are those who have (a) some previous teaching experience and (b) teaching responsibilities at the University of Melbourne in the semester in which they undertake the MTC program.

Staff who are new to university teaching are advised to consider the Certificate in Small-Group Teaching instead.

Program structure

The MTC is a semester-long program. It is offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. The program must be started and completed in the same semester.

Schedule

Semester 1 2026